Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Portable and large enough for home backup.
on February 19, 2022
Posted by: TSchneller
from Greensboro, NC
Pleased with this generator. It was easy to set up and get started. Has the right features for dual use as a construction site generator and critical system home backup.
Bought after several power outages for back up Haven’t had to use it in an actual outage yet, but have tested it and seems to easily handle everything needed to comfortably get thru an outage, with the exception of Air Conditioning Unit. Have found cold recoil start difficult.
Bought this generator right after we lost our power for 4 days in an ice storm. I had borrowed one which could barely handle 2 small heaters and a lamp. Had to borrow a second larger one to handle another better heater, the freezer, large TV internet and refrigerator. Spent most of my 4 days lugging gas to fill both generators. Pulling those cords and adjusting the chokes. Well when this Westinghouse (dual fuel) arrived and after a quick review of instructions, I connected a propane tank, simple connection of battery wire, point fuel to propane and press the button on the little remote and poof, it started without me having to adjust or pull anything. Awesome! Plugged in about 6 items in the garage without a whimper from the machine. Love it, feel safe using it, for the size and weight it is easy to move with the big wheels and handle (and I am 69 years old). Definitely 5 stars and will be praising it with my friends and family.
I bought this generator in January because of several power outages. I have to rely on a CPAP machine to sleep at night. Being of the “older” generation, I couldn’t have asked for a generator with an easier start.
Wanted to try it before we needed it, but didn’t want to leave unused gas in it for a long time if not needed in the near future. Added oil,checked battery, (was fully charged), and hooked up a propane tank. Turned battery switch on, set choke and pressed start. Fired right up and ran smoothly. Let it run for a few minutes with no load and shut it off. Next tried recoil start. Started first pull. Would have given five stars if it had been tested under load. I am more than satisfied!